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pause expansion

[pɔːz ɪkˈspænʃən]
nounpl: pause expansions
expansão de pausa
1. A feature or function that allows extending or increasing the duration of a pause in audio, video, or interactive media playback
The media player's pause expansion feature lets users extend the pause duration automatically.
O recurso de expansão de pausa do reprodutor de mídia permite que os usuários estendam automaticamente a duração da pausa.
2. In speech and communication, the lengthening or extension of a silent interval between words or phrases for emphasis or clarity
The speaker used pause expansion for dramatic effect during the presentation.
O orador usou a expansão de pausa para efeito dramático durante a apresentação.
3. In programming or software, a capability that increases the length of a pause state in application execution or user interface interaction
Pause expansion in the application settings allows for longer buffer times.
A expansão de pausa nas configurações do aplicativo permite tempos de buffer mais longos.
Synonyms
pause extensionpause lengtheningduration extension
Antonyms
pause reductionpause contractionpause shortening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansão de pausa
Standard usage in technical and media contexts
São Paulo
extensão de pausa
Alternative term used in tech industry
Portugal
prolongamento de pausa
More formal, literary variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend the pause
stretch the silence
prolong the break
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